Position title: Finance Officer

Summary of Position Description:  The Finance Officer is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of financial documents in accordance with Social Impact financial and accounting policies and procedures. S/he will also verify all the source documents for proper approval and documentation and also for payment preparation.

Major responsibilities

• Prepare payments in correct amount with complete supporting documents and proper approvals

• Prepare and pay tax liabilities on time & in accordance with local laws

• Assist travelers in the preparation of travel advances and advance reconciliation

• Maintain the record of financial transactions in QuickBooks with accurate amount, correct account code and task codes.

• Upload all financial documents on to SI SharePoint and EPMES Shared Folder

• Assist in the process of Social Impact Ethiopia business license

• Responsible for monthly submission of VAT reimbursement requests to USAID and play a point of contact role on VAT issues.

• Prepare staff payroll in accordance with local laws & SI procedures.

• Keep track of invoice and POP for Vendors, Subcontractors, Professional Development Fund, COP fund and other contracts as required.

• Point of contact for SI bank accounts; request checkbooks, collect bank advices & statements.

• Assist the Finance manager in internal and external annual audit.

• Assist the Finance Manager in the preparation of monthly financial reports

• Assist in the preparation of monthly cash projections.

• Support the work of the Finance Manager, where necessary, in his/her absence

• Undertake other duties as may reasonably be required.

Position requirements:

• Minimum of BA degree in Accounting or Finance or related field

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Accounting or finance officer

• Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations

• Previous experience working for USAID funded project is required

• Good interpersonal communication and good team player

• Excellent computer skills particularly Microsoft office applications, required.

• Good command of English language is required